The Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS), which decreases Soldier load and increases Soldier mobility in various terrain and theater conditions is designed as an alternative, not a replacement, for the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV), the core of the IBA system. Both systems serve to provide Soldiers in combat with protection from enemy small-arms ballistic threats.

Description

The SPCS has adjustable shoulder and side straps to secure a proper fit and to keep the vest in place with minimal shifting during wear. Other features include padded shoulders, a 500 denier Cordura outer carrier, cable release, wrap-to-front design for a secure fit with easy donning, man-down drag strap, wire channel buttonholes, and PALS webbing for securing mission essential equipment. It is available in 6 sizes (XS-XL and 2XL/4XL).

Component

• base vest assembly
  • front and back carriers with removable ballistic inserts
• side ballistic panel assembly
  • two side pockets with removable ballistic inserts
• one set of cummerbunds with removable ballistic inserts

Specification

• AR/PD 10-04

References

• SPCS factsheet @PEO Soldier [2010]
• http://peosoldier.armylive.dodlive.mil/2012/01/09/equipment-piece-of-the-week-soldier-plate-carrier-system-spcs/
• APBI PPE [2011]
• https://peosoldier.army.mil/newpeo/Equipment/Temp.asp?id=spe_spcs
• https://peosoldier.army.mil/newpeo/Headlines/Vest091009.asp
• http://peosoldier.armylive.dodlive.mil/2010/01/26/looking-at-2009/
• http://www.army.mil/-news/2009/10/15/28822-army-to-field-new-plate-carrier-vest/index.html
• http://www.army.mil/-news/2011/01/01/49959-modernizing-and-equipping-the-force-part-5/
• ASA(ALT) blackbook 2011. p. 58.
• NCO Journal. February 2010. p. 11.
• http://www.kdhdefensesystems.com/products/military/kdh-soldier-plate-carrier-system/
• http://www.kdhdefensesystems.com/images/stories/products/downloads/military/spcs-product-sheet.pdf
• http://www.arms-cool.net/forum/thread-110008-1-1.html